The Exterior Inspection UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers

The Exterior Inspection UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers




Wall Cladding (siding) A covering for the exterior of the house the protects the framework of the
structure


Eave The lower portion of the roof that extends beyond the outer wall

, Fascia The outer board laid vertical at the edge of the eave




Soffit The underside of the eave




Frieze Board The portion of the top of the exterior wall that fills in the spaces between the
ends of the ceiling joists or bottom truss chords




Wall Sheathing A planking foam, OSB, or plywood sheets used to cover the wall framework of
a structure




Moisture Permeable When a surface allows moisture to pass through it


OSB Oriented Strand Board




WRB Water or Weather Resistive Barrier


Flashings A type of sheet metal or plastic used at interfaces between building
components to prevent water penetration
Used around chimneys and vents in a roof, above doors and windows in
exterior walls to protect the top of the foundation




Battens Narrow strips of wood placed over joins in vertical wall siding
They seal the joint